If you love energy bites but don’t have time to make them, you’ve got to try Nomz. You know what I mean by “energy bites,” right? Those little balls of whole food ingredients whipped up by Pinterest moms and Crossfit queens? I’ve always loved the idea of those things. They seem like such a healthy, wholesome way to get myself some quick protein and sustained energy on the go. But the thought of making them at home has always seemed intimidating and time-consuming. I’m picturing myself pitting dates, crushing nuts and harvesting rock salt from Tibetan mountains. Just kidding on that last one, but you get the picture. Who’s got the time?
That’s why I love Nomz. This company takes all the guesswork out of energy bites because they’ve made them for you in the most wholesome way possible. Each cute little ball contains only a few simple but delicious whole food ingredients. Dates, nuts, sometimes a pinch of salt or fair trade cocoa, and that’s it. No refined sugar or corn syrup, no dyes or additives. Just real food, smooshed together in the most delicious combinations.
My husband loves the organic Hazelnut bites because they (no joke!) taste like freshly baked brownies. I’ve always been a huge pistachio fan, so the Organic Pistachio flavor is my personal go-to. There are also coconut and almond bites, and the company even offers a variety pack so you can try all four options. Each one is the best mix of sweet and salty flavors and crunchy and velvety textures. I’ve honestly wondered how they can taste so much like baked goods when they contain no flour or sugar. I’m pretty sure the answer lies in the dates, which have a sweet flavor and moist texture that’s truly magical.
These energy bites travel so well, I take them everywhere. They’re the perfect pick-me-ups for everything from midday work slumps to long hikes and everything in between. And the little individual packages are so easy to transport, I throw them in my purse, my gym bag, even the glove compartment of my car so I always have a healthy snack option available.
The quality of the nutrition is so high, I don’t even feel bad about eating Nomz between meals. With protein, omega-3’s, fiber and a surprisingly high amount of iron (a key nutrient for women), these snacks are so much better for me than the mochas or fast food I used to rely on. They taste so delicious, my kids even love them. And because they’re vegan and gluten free, they work for almost any dietary need. I recently discovered that Nomz also carries a line of single-ingredient nut butters and flours. I just ordered myself some Pistachio butter and I can’t wait to use it in pancakes, muffins, even pesto sauce.
These snacks are surprisingly affordable (around $2.50 per bite if you buy their jar of twelve). I just signed up for the subscription service so I never run out of my favorite energy bites. This seemed like a no-brainer to me because Nomz makes it so easy to feed myself and my family nutritious, delicious food every day.